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  • Detouring America (1939)
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    Short | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Detouring America (1939)
Approved
Short | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
This travelogue across America is filled with sight gags such as the 'Old Reliable' geyser spitting into a spittoon, cliff-dwelling Indians who walk horizontally up and down the faces of cliffs to get to their homes, and a Texas cow ...See moreThis travelogue across America is filled with sight gags such as the 'Old Reliable' geyser spitting into a spittoon, cliff-dwelling Indians who walk horizontally up and down the faces of cliffs to get to their homes, and a Texas cow puncher who really punches cows. Also featured is Mr. Butter Fingers, a 'human fly' who climbs the outside of the Empire State Building. Written by David Glagovsky See less
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Director
Tex Avery (as Fred Avery)
Writer
Jack Miller (story)
Producer
Leon Schlesinger
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Updated Aug 26, 1939
Release date
Aug 26, 1939 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar Award.

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Mel Blanc's primary photo
Mel Blanc
Mr. Butterfingers / Cow Puncher / Full-Grown Papoose / Mosquito / Prairie Dog / … (voice) (uncredited) See more Mr. Butterfingers / Cow Puncher / Full-Grown Papoose / Mosquito / Prairie Dog / Prospector / Fawn (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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Robert C. Bruce
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